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Nick Carver

Nick Carver

@nickcarverphoto

Nick Carver is a professional photographer and instructor based in Orange County, California, with over 18 years of experience in the industry. His career is mainly divided into three areas: architectural photography for commercial properties, teaching through online courses and his personal artistic work in medium format and large format. He is widely recognized for his YouTube channel, where he documents in detail his photographic expeditions (series On Location), showing not only the final capture, but the entire technical process and the psychological and logistical challenges of working with analog film in the field.

His artistic aesthetic is deeply linked to desert of the american southwest, with a predilection for the landscapes of Mojave and Sonora, as well as ancient buildings and human creations that often go unnoticed. Nick uses a "hybrid workflow" where he captures images on 4x5 film or 6x17 panoramic formats and then digitizes them into fine art prints. His teaching style is characterized by rigorous technical clarity, promoting mastery of the manual mode and respect for the traditional medium of chemical photography.

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Shooting Polaroids That Expired in 1997

Published: Oct 25, 2026 · Duration: 16 min 10 sec · 75K views

Light Metering for Film Printing & Color Management Large Format Photography
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Previous videos

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I Thought This Camera Filter Was Pointless

Published: Jul 9, 2026 · Duration: 25 min · 42K views

A hands-on test of a drop-in circular polarizer filter adapter, evaluating optical performance, color fidelity, and architectural usability.

The Canon R6 Mark III was a Bigger Upgrade Than I Expected

Published: May 29, 2026 · Duration: 31 min 36 sec · 86K views

A thorough field evaluation of the Canon EOS R6 Mark III, assessing autofocus tracking, sensor improvements, and handling for professional work.

The High Desert

Published: May 2, 2026 · Duration: 42 min 31 sec · 173K views

Photographing wide-open arid landscapes across the high desert using medium and large format film cameras under subtle atmospheric light.

Where I've Been

Published: Feb 11, 2026 · Duration: 4 min 42 sec · 34K views

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Photographing the First "Previously Taco Bell"

Published: Nov 25, 2025 · Duration: 25 min 24 sec · 38K views

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I'm not giving up on this photo project again. Not after meeting Willie.

Published: Oct 19, 2025 · Duration: 23 min 21 sec · 64K views

Printing & Color Management Light Metering for Film Large Format Photography

Finally Got My Hands On This Super Rare Film Holder

Published: Sep 28, 2025 · Duration: 7 min 9 sec · 30K views

We’ve reached the end of the disaster that is my Shen Hao TFC 617’s film holder. I swear…I SWEAR I’m done talking about it. I know it’s been the never-ending story that only affects a few dozen people, but the story had to be told.

My DIY Camera Invention Just Got Way Better

Published: Aug 30, 2025 · Duration: 11 min 22 sec · 29K views

Refining a custom 3D-printed reflex viewer for a panoramic film camera, replacing the dark cloth to improve ground-glass composing.

A Slow Descent Into Madness

Published: Aug 17, 2025 · Duration: 18 min 20 sec · 35K views

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My $2,200 Camera Has a Major Design Flaw

Published: Jul 27, 2025 · Duration: 14 min 46 sec · 57K views

An engineering analysis of film flatness issues, roll film backs, and mechanical challenges encountered in panoramic field cameras.

I Upgraded My Photo Printer: Canon imagePROGRAF Pro-1100

Published: Jun 8, 2025 · Duration: 26 min 20 sec · 112K views

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Portra Was the Wrong Film for This Dead Mall

Published: Apr 29, 2025 · Duration: 15 min 58 sec · 56K views

Photographing an abandoned shopping mall at twilight, comparing how Portra and other color negative film stocks render sodium-vapor artificial light.

Viewer Mail: SLRs vs Rangefinders

Published: Mar 14, 2025 · Duration: 18 min 58 sec · 48K views

Comparing medium format SLRs and rangefinders, discussing parallax compensation, depth of field previewing, and critical focusing accuracy.

Why Glossy Photos Look Better

Published: Feb 5, 2025 · Duration: 14 min 23 sec · 100K views

An analysis of dynamic range, maximum black density, and color saturation differences between glossy, luster, and matte photographic papers.

Photographing a Less Seen Side of Orange County

Published: Jan 12, 2025 · Duration: 26 min · 85K views

Exploring overlooked industrial architecture and urban peripheries in Southern California using medium format film and careful framing.

I Need Your Input

Published: Nov 22, 2024 · Duration: 3 min 44 sec · 17K views

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Lessons Learned at the Mexican Rodeo

Published: Nov 8, 2024 · Duration: 30 min 21 sec · 59K views

Documenting traditional charreada horsemanship on panoramic and medium format film, addressing fast-paced action and timing constraints.

Dissecting a Photo: American Dystopia

Published: Sep 11, 2024 · Duration: 42 min 57 sec · 85K views

A detailed breakdown of twilight metering, spot metering technique, and geometric framing behind a cinematic architectural night photograph.

Yosemite at its Absolute Best

Published: Jul 28, 2024 · Duration: 30 min 14 sec · 116K views

Exploring Yosemite National Park with panoramic medium and large format film gear, embracing equipment constraints to craft compelling compositions.

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